FLY-IN SAFARI AND PICTURE POSTCARD BEACHES IN KENYA
Trip Overview
Travel Route: Nairobi - Amboseli - Lewa - Masai Mara - South Coast – Nairobi
Duration 14 days 13 nights
Ideal For Guests who enjoy diverse safari experiences including game drives, bush walks and horse riding safaris and who would like to combine Kenya's most famous parks with an exclusive private game reserve and relaxing or active days at one of the beautiful Indian Ocean beaches.
Summary A fantastic journey that combines two of East Africa's most famous parks with a lesser known jewel and picture postcard beaches. Start your journey in Amboseli and enjoy the iconic images of elephants and giraffes against the majestic backdrop of Kilimanjaro, experience wonderful game drives, bush walks and horse riding safaris in the exclusive Lewa Conservancy before discovering the Masai Mara's incredible wildlife and open savannah landscapes. End your journey at one of the endless white sandy beaches on the Kenyan South Coast where you can relax or go snorkeling, diving, sailing, kite surfing or swimming with dolfins in the turquoise Indian Ocean.
Services Included8 nights fullboard accommodation on safari, 5 nights halfboard accommodation at the beach, Use of a top quality 4x4 safari vehicle and qualified English speaking driver guide, Game drives, bush walks, horse riding safaris, camel safaris, village visits, All national park and conservation fees, All flights and transfers in Kenya, Flying Doctor emergency evacuation cover, 24-hour point of contact in Africa.
Cost per Person:
From US$ 7,450
The price quoted above is an approximate.Price based on 2 people shairing a double or twin and traveling during high season (July to Oct).
A short 45 min flight or a scenic 4 hour drive from Nairobi brings you to Amboseli National Park at the base of Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa.
The name Amboseli is derived from the Maasai word 'em-posel' for the salty dust found on the seasonally flooded Amboseli "lake" when it rains.
Amboseli's swamps, plains, woodlands and bush country support a diversity of wildlife ranging from the minute and rare spectacled elephant shrew to the huge bulk of the African Elephant, the Geremuk and the Fringe-eared Oryx.
The swamps and lakes are also home to over 400 bird species making the park a paradise for bird watchers.
In addition to game drives, enjoy beautiful early morning or late afternoon bush walks with clear views of Kilimanjaro or visit a small Masai village outside the park for a glimpse of authentic African everyday life.
Accommodation: Porini / Tortilis
Take an early morning flight via Nairobi to Lewa in central Kenya.
Lewa is a privately owned Wildlife Conservancy situated against the dramatic backdrop of the snow-covered massif of Mt Kenya and with the magnificent Northern Frontier District stretching out to the North. Lewa offers spectacular scenery, superb game viewing and a wide variety of activities such as game walks and horse riding.
With wildlife densities as high as anywhere in Africa, it is possible to see all of Africa’s Big Five on Lewa, and the conservancy provides a refuge for several endangered species such as White Rhinos.
In addition to day and night game drives, enjoy memorable bush walks and fantastic horse riding safaris which allow you to get amazingly close to zebra and giraffe.
Accommodation: Lewa Safari Camp / Lewa Wilderness Camp
Take a scenic flight which gives you an wonderful bird’s eye perspective of Mt Kenya, the breathtaking Rift Valley and the wide open plains of the Masai Mara (1 hour).
The Masai Mara fulfils the dreams of any visitor searching for an amazing safari experience. The iconic African landscapes, endless seas of golden grass dotted with picturesque acacia trees, are home to cheetah, leopard, large prides of lions, elephants, giraffe, hyena, huge Nile crocodiles, frolicking hippos and many other species.
While you will see most animals on game drives, the conservation areas surrounding the Masai Mara also offer the opportunity for beautiful bush walks and visits to a Maasai village and to colourful local markets.
Wildlife viewing in the Mara is fantastic all year round, and, from August to October it is the sight of one of the most spectacular wildlife experiences on earth - the annual migration of close to two million wildebeests and zebras following the seasonal rains in a quest for the best pastures. During these months, you can witness the dramatic crossings of thousands of wildebeest and zebra over the crocodile-infested Mara river.
Accommodation: Entim Camp / Salas Camp
After a beautiful morning game drive, take a flight directly to Kenya’s South Coast, with great views of the Great Rift Valley and, if skies are clear, the iconic landmark of Mt Kilimanjaro on the horizon.
Diani Beach is just 40 kilometers from Mombasa and has often been described as one of the most beautiful beaches in the World - 10 kilometers of brilliant white sand along the turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean.
Gallu Beach right next to Diani beach is a paradise of brilliant white beaches, contrasting with tall swaying palm trees and the turqoise blue waters of the Indian Ocean.
Much quieter than the neighbouring Diani Beach, Gallu is the ideal place for relaxing away from tourist crowds and beach boys.
If you are active, you can enjoy an amazing array of watersports including diving, snorkeling, sailing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, kayaking and fishing. You can also go for an excursion swimming with dolphins and snorkelling or diving in Kisite Marine National Park. Alternatively, explore Mombasa city, visit the local Digo tribe or go on a day’s excursion to the Shimba Hills National Reserve for bird watching in a tropical rain forest.
Accommodation: Pinewood / Waterlovers
Enjoy a last relaxing day at the beach before taking a flight to Nairobi for your onward journey or your flight back home.
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